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“EF Polymer”: An Absorbent Polymer Made from Orange Peels, and a Father’s Back
In this episode, I reflect on a startup called EF Polymer, which has developed a fully organic absorbent polymer made from fruit waste such as orange…
5 months, 1 week ago
A Brain in Space!?
In this episode, I talk about recent reports suggesting a possible merger between SpaceX and xAI, both led by Elon Musk.
If such a move were to happen…
5 months, 1 week ago
A City That Is Too Quiet, and Social Media That Is Too Loud
After reading a report about Ningbo in The New York Times, I began thinking about the different ways societies express tension and dissatisfaction.
Dr…
5 months, 1 week ago
“A System That Tolerates False Positives” Extinguishing Fire with Sound — Sonic Fire Tech
I came across Sonic Fire Tech, a company developing a system that extinguishes fire using sound rather than water or chemicals.
By using low-frequency…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Paradox of “Please Take Your Time” at Komeda Coffee
After dropping my daughter off for an exam, I stopped by a Komeda Coffee for the first time.
What stood out wasn’t the menu, but the attitude: “Please…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Nobu Matsuhisa’s Documentary
On a flight back from Europe, I watched a documentary about Nobu Matsuhisa.
Rather than focusing on success or expansion, the film quietly traces his …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Back from Abu Dhabi. Travel Is Anti-Aging for the Brain.
After returning from Abu Dhabi, I reflect on travel as a way of staying mentally flexible.
Even in a short journey, moving through unfamiliar cities r…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Louvre Abu Dhabi in a Haze
During a long layover on my way back from Munich, I stepped briefly into Abu Dhabi.
Running on little sleep, the city appeared distant and muted, its …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Morning Run in Munich—and the Eisbach Wave That Was Gone
On my last morning in Munich, I ran to the famous Eisbach river-surfing spot—only to find it empty, and the wave itself gone. After reading about a t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
“Wick Is Pain”: Behind a “Hollywood Entertainment” Movie
On a train ride back to Munich, I watched Wick Is Pain, a documentary about how John Wick was made. I used to think of the film as pure entertainment…
5 months, 2 weeks ago